Deadlift advice

Jamesb2405
Jamesb2405 Posts: 19 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
So I've been weight training for 3 months seriously, I'd definitely class myself as a newbie as I've only dabbled in the past here and there.

I've been doing deadlifts and really focusing on the correct form, I've started ramping the weight up and can manage 154ibs for a few sets with a pr of just under 200. My real question is about using belts.

Everyone in my gym doing this weight or more (less in some cases) are wearing belts. At what point should I consider using one? If at all?

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  • J_NY_Z
    J_NY_Z Posts: 2,535 Member
    Its a matter of preference. Here are a few good videos from Alan Thrall and an article from Greg Knuckols.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I9LIsIpsQE

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9OppAye78s

    https://www.strongerbyscience.com/the-belt-bible/
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited March 2019
    The actual number of how much you can lift doesn't warrant needing a belt.

    Everybody's strength is different yet can feel the same. My 455×5 deadlift probably feels the same to me as your 155lb×5 does to you. It's relative to the individual's ability and we both could benefit from a belt.

    Generally speaking most people training deaflift and squat under the correct programming will benefit greatly from a good power lifting style belt.

    Anybody I train for strength be it 14 or 80 year olds use a belt once a week for each lift. They are a extremely good tool to use if used correctly.

    If you have no interest in progressively getting stronger, than a belt wouldn't be for you and you will be fine with just general fitness lifting.

    If you wish to reap the full benefits of strength training while squatting and deadlifting, a belt is a great investment and I encourage you to invest for the long term at a very small price.


  • Jamesb2405
    Jamesb2405 Posts: 19 Member
    Thanks guys for the advice, i plan to continue training and gaining strength. From the information you've both given and what i've read it sounds like the use of a belt on big lifts will pay off in the long run. Thanks alot guys!

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